Cosmetic applicator



Pll 27, 1943. c. E. ZIMMERMAN 2,317,662

COSMETIC APPLICATOR Filed Dec. 23, 1940 Patented Apr. 27, 1943 Ulili erica 6 Claims.

The present invention relates generally to applicators. More particularly the invention relates to that type of applicator which is designed primarily for use in applying cosmetic material, such as face powder or rouge, and comprises a cupshaped material-retaining shell and in addition a porous pad which extends across, and is marginally connected to, the open end of the shell and is adapted when tapped to have the cosmetic material in the shell percolate or ow through it and is further adapted to be moved over the users skin after a tapping operation in order to eifect application of the pulverulent material.

One object of the invention is to provide an applicator of this type which is an improvement upon, and has certain advantages over, previously designed cosmetic applicators.

Another object of the invention is to provide an applicator of the type under consideration in i which the pad is formed of porous or cellular rubber latex and is marginally and removably secured to the open end of the shell by way of a ring around the side wall of the shell.

A further object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator of they last mentioned type and character in which the retaining ring for the pad is release-bly secured in place around the side wall of the shell and serves when shifted into place in connection with assembly of the applicator to stretch the pad and thus increase the size of the pores therein.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator which is generally of new and improved construction and not only advantages and characteristics of the present i cosmetic applicator will be apparent from a consideration of the following detailed description. The invention consists in the several novel features which are hereinafter set forth and are more particularly defined Iby claims at the conclusion hereof.

In the drawing which accompanies and forms a part of this specication or disclosure and in which like numerals of reference denote corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic applicator embodying the invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective View showing the various parts of the applicator in separated relation; and

Figure 3 is a section illustrating in detail the manner in which the retaining ring serves removably to secure the pad in place across the open end of the cup-shaped shell. e

The applicator which is shown in the drawing constitutes the preferred embodiment of the invention. It is particularly or primarily designed for use in applying pulverulent material, such as face powder or rouge, and as its parts comprise a shell 4, a pad 5, a retaining ring 6 and a block 1.

The shell 4 is cup-shaped and consists of a circular bottom wall 8 and an annular or cylindrical side wall 9. The side Wall is formed integrally with the bottom wall 8 and denes with the latter a cylindrical compartment IIJ for a charge of cosmetic material to be dispensed or applied. It embodies an annular groove II in its outer face or periphery and is of such thickness that it is rigid, The bottom wall 8 is imperforate and is also of such thickness that it too is rigid. Preferably the shell is molded from composition material` The margin of the bottom wall projects beyond the side wall and constitutes an annular flange I2.

The pad 5 extends across the open end of the shell 4 and is removably secured in place by means of the ring 6. It is in the form of a thin disc, as shown in Figure 2, and constitutes a closure for' the compartment IB. The pad is formed of porous or cellular rubber latex and hence permits the pulverulent cosmetic material in the compartment to percolate or flow through it when it is tapped in connection with use of the'applicator. Preferably the pad is formed of foam type rubber having a density of approximately 0.004 pound per cubic inch and having minute communicating pores of varying sizes up to a maximum of the order of magnitude of 0.075 inch. Such material, because of its porosity or cellular structure, permits of a ready flow of the cosmetic material throughit. The pad 5 is of greater diameter than the side wall 9 0f the shell 4 4and is of uniform thickness throughout,

The ring when in its normal or operative position surrounds the side wall 9 and abuts against the ange I2. It serves to clamp the margin of the disc-like pad 5 around the side wall of the shell and is substantially the same in height as the side wall. An annular groove I3 is formed in the inner face or periphery of the retaining ring 6 and this groove registers or is aligned with the groove II in the side wall 9 when the ring is in its pad retaining position. In assembling the applicator the pad 5 is placed on the outer margin of the side wall of the shell in such manner that it is in concentric relation with the side wall. Thereafter the ring 6 is placed on the margin of the pad and is urged or forced against the flange I2. During shift or manipulation of the ring into place the margin ofthe pad is forced into clamped relation with the side wall 9. When the ring is in place the margin of the pad fills the grooves I I and I3, as shown in Figure 3, with the result that the pad is securely held in connected relation with the shell. In applying the ring the central portion of the pad is stretched and this tends to increase the size of the pores in the pad. To remove the pad for washing or replacement purposes it is only necessary to pry the ring 6 out of surrounding relation with the side Wall 9 of the shell. As soon as the ring is shifted out of place the pad becomes free.

The block 'I fits within and corresponds in size to the! compartment I0. It is formed'of ythe same material as the pad 5 and serves as a resilient backing for the pad and also as a carrier for the cosmetic material. The central portion of the' block is hollowed out to form a pocket I4. This pocket is adapted to hold or retain a portion of the charge of material in the compartment I0. y'

When using the applicator the pad5 is rs removed by withdrawal of the retaining ring 6. Thereafter the pocket I4 is filled with powder cr rouge and because of the porous or cellular nature of the block 1 a portion of the'cosmetic material flows into the interior of the block. After filling of the pocket I4 and the pores in the block the pad 5 is mounted in place by shifting the ring B around the side wall 9 of the shell as hereinbefore described. When the parts of the applicator are in their assembled position or relation tapping of the pad 5 results in ow or percolation of the cosmetic material therethrough. When it is desired to use the applicator the pad is first tapped and is then moved over the users skin. During movement of the pad over the skin an application of the cosmetic material to the skin is effected.

The herein described applicator is simple in design and construction and hence may be manufactured at a low and reasonable cost. It effectively and efliciently fulfills its intended purpose and will retain a charge of cosmetic material for a long period.

The invention is not to be understood asrestricted to the details set forth since'these may be modied within the lscope of the `appended claims without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Having thus described the invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a cup-shaped shell adapted to retain a charge of pulverulent material, and a pad of cured rubber latex `having minute communicating pores of varying sizes distributed therethrough secured in a stretched condition across the open end of the shell so that the pores thereof are of greater size than normal and adapted when tapped to have the material flow therethrough.

2. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a rigid cup-shaped shell adapted to retain a charge of pulverulent material and consisting of a bottom wall and a continuous side wall, and a pad of cured rubber latex provided throughout with minute communicating pores ofvarying sizes, having its central portion stretched across the open end of the shell in order that the pores therein are of greater size than normal, and having the margin thereof .extending around and releasably secured to said side wall, said pad being adapted in response to tapping of the applicator to have the material in the shell flow through its stretched central portion.

3. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a rigid cup-shaped shell adapted to retain pulverulent material, and consisting of a bottom wall and an annular side wall with a groove in its outer face, a removable retaining ring extending around the side wall, and a pad of porous resilient material having the central portion thereof extending across the open end of the shell and its margin clamped between the side wall and the ring with a portion thereof fitting within and interlocked with the groove,

, said pad being adapted when tapped to have the material flow through its central portion.

4. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a rigid cup-shaped shell adapted to hold pulverulent material, and consisting of a bottom wall and an annular side wall, a removable retaining ring extending around the side wall and having a groove in its inner periphery, and a pad of porous resilient material having the central portion thereof extending across the open end of the shell and its margin clamped between the ring and the side wall of the shell with a portion thereof tting within and interlocked with the groove, said pad being adapted when tapped to have the material iiow through said central portion.

5. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a rigid cup-shaped shell adapted to retain pulverulent material, and consisting of a bottom wall and an annular side wall with a groove in its outer periphery, a removable retaining ring extending around the side wall and having a groove in its inner periphery, and a disc-like pad of porous resilient material having the central portions thereof extending in a stretched condition across the open end of the shell and its margin clamped between the ring and the side wall of the shell with portions fitting within and interlocked with said grooves, said pad being adapted when tapped to have the material flow through the central portion thereof.

6. As a new article of manufacture, an applicator comprising a rigid cup-shaped shell adapted to hold pulverulent material, and consisting ofl a-vcircularbottom wall and an annular side wall disposed inwardly of the margin of the bottom wall and having a groove in its outer periphery, a removable retaining ring around the side wall positioned in abutment with the margin of the bottom wall and having a groove in its inner periphery, and a disc type pad of porous or cellular rubber latex having the central portion thereof extending in a stretched condition across the open end of the shell and its margin clamped between the retaining ring and the side wall and with portions fitting within and interlocked with the grooves, said pad being adapted when tapped to have the material flow through its central portion.

CHARLES E. ZIMMERMAN. 

